“We are currently working with our partners in the City of New York to redesign Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a manner similar to how we successfully and safely produced Macy’s Fireworks this year,” said Orlando Veras, Director of Macy Inc. of national media relations told CNN.
This year, the Macy’s 4 July fireworks show presented a week of displays, including five – minute images in each neighborhood and a live grand finale on July 4 atop the Empire State Building.
When asked what can be expected regarding upcoming celebrations in New York City at his press conference on Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, “Everything will be different.”
“Some will be virtual, there may be some small personal pieces, pieces scattered, it will obviously not look like how we are used to. But the important thing is that the traditions are preserved in some way. , “said Blasio.
More details about the Thanksgiving parade will be available in the early fall, Veras said.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a holiday tradition for almost 100 years.
Balloons first appeared in 1927, replacing live animals from Central Park Zoo. Last year, balloons were almost grounded due to windy weather conditions.
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